A £22.8 million bid to transform an old abandoned primary into a new Gaelic school is set to cost the city council more than expected.
The £22.8 million bid to transform the old St James’ Primary School into a new Gaelic school in Calton has now risen due to delays caused by Covid, the building being in a worse condition than expected and hyperinflation.The new Gaelic facility is due to open in December 2025 with pupils, currently being taught at North Kelvinside Primary, already lined up for places.
The “deteriorating” school is no “longer fit for purpose” and “struggles to provide suitable facilities for a group of young people with complex additional support needs” according to a council report.A refurbishment and extension at Linburn Academy is set to cost £9.2 million with LEIP funding bringing in £3.28 million.
A council paper said: “The replacement of Linburn Academy with a modern building which is better adapted to the needs of the population using the building will ensure greater access and a more inclusive environment.” Councillors sitting on the city administration committee on Thursday will be asked to agree to allocate up to £11.603m and £5.918m capital funding for work at the schools.
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